Coffee and Osteoporosis?

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By Delia A. Hammock, M.S., R.D.

Nov 12, 2001

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Is it true that drinking lots of coffee can lead to osteoporosis?

No. In the past, caffeine -- found largely in colas, coffee, and tea -- was vilified for stealing calcium from the bones. But since the mid-1990s, research has cleared its name. It turns out that as long as women consume adequate calcium (1,000 to 1,200 mg per day) caffeine is not a significant risk factor for osteoporosis.